Author Archives: James Grundy
Koulibaly: ‘Racists hide in a crowd’
Koulibaly: ‘Racists hide in a crowd’
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly told L’Equipe magazine about his experiences of racism. “They’re thugs and would never dare make those noises to my face.” The Senegal international centre-back was born in France to Senegalese parents and described “swimming in diversity from birth” at Saint-Die-des-Vosges with friends of varied nationalities. “There might’ve been a racist tinge […]
Official: Sampdoria hire Ranieri
Official: Sampdoria hire Ranieri
Sampdoria have officially appointed Claudio Ranieri as their new Coach and will debut against hometown club Roma on his 68th birthday. “President Massimo Ferrero and UC Sampdoria welcome Claudio Ranieri, who has signed on to the club as Coach until June 30, 2021,” read a statement. “The President wishes the Coach, his staff and the […]
Insigne: ‘More difficult as a Neapolitan’
Insigne: ‘More difficult as a Neapolitan’
Lorenzo Insigne wants to “repay the faith” shown in him by Italy Coach Roberto Mancini and discusses the pressure of being Napoli captain. The Euro 2020 qualifier against Greece kicks off tonight at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). “Mancini has always shown faith in me, even when I was coming back from an injury and […]
Mancini: ‘Italy aim to win Euro 2020’
Mancini: ‘Italy aim to win Euro 2020’
Roberto Mancini confirmed either Federico Chiesa or Federico Bernardeschi will start against Greece tonight, while advising how to get the best out of Lorenzo Insigne. Italy’s Euro 2020 qualifier kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). It had been suggested that the only real doubt was between Nicolò Barella and […]
From England: Manchester United still keen on Napoli star
From England: Manchester United still keen on Napoli star
12 October at 13:45 According to what has been reported by British outlet the Daily Express, Manchester United are considering a return for Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly, who they have been linked with consistently over the past two years. Koulibaly was once again linked with the club over the summer just gone but the Red Devils […]
Celtic and Napoli contest for Castagne; Atalanta want renewal
Celtic and Napoli contest for Castagne; Atalanta want renewal
12 October at 12:30 According to what has been reported by the Gazzetta dello Sport, there are a number of clubs interested in signing Atalanta star Timothy Castagne. Castagne has really grown as a player in the past couple of seasons and was the topic of interest from the Premier League over the summer. Now, the […]
Insigne: ‘I would die for Napoli!’
Insigne: ‘I would die for Napoli!’
12 October at 10:15 There have been reports in the media over the past few weeks of a growing rift between Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne and head coach Carlo Ancelotti. Speaking on the rumours to Rai: ‘What would I prefer between Champions League, Scudetto or Euros? In Naples it’s time to win, Napoli have waited too long. That […]
Atalanta try to lock down Castagne
Atalanta try to lock down Castagne
Atalanta are planning a new contract for wing-back Timothy Castagne, as he is targeted by Napoli, Celtic and several Premier League clubs. The 23-year-old was purchased from KRC Genk in the summer of 2017 for €6.5m and proved instrumental in last season’s run to third place. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Atalanta are negotiating […]